Welcome to Caruchi Chocolates

Caruchi Chocolates, established in 1994, are
connoisseurs of handcrafted chocolates. We are experts in the handling of
refined Belgium chocolate, using traditional and modern methods of chocolate
tempering. Caruchi is expertly directed by Carrim Ackbar whose roots are
in high level hotel management in the UK and tropical resort hotels. Carrim and
his wife Zuleka, who comes from an accounting background, started Caruchi with
the dream that Caruchi Chocolates shall become every chocolate lovers’
piece of heaven.

Over a twenty year journey, with a small
dedicated team, Caruchi has become a popular treat, be it the regular
cluster or our Royal Collection that has become a banquet and wedding
essential.

Our products

We are steadfast on quality, using only the freshest ingredients of highest
quality. We produce a range of products suited for every season, occasion and
palette. Our products include the ever popular cluster, coconut wheel and
rochers. We have just recently launched our Belgium selection that includes
fine belgium chocolate laced with almonds, brazil nuts or hazelnuts. •We are
also a popular gift item with our seasonal range at Valentines, Mother’s Day,
Easter, Eid, Diwali and Christmas. • •All our products are strictly halaal and
suited for vegetarians. Our research and development team are currently
involved in some exciting research to produce South Africa’s first range of
diabetic belgium chocolates. Be sure to watch this space for more information!
• •Our products can be found at selected Shell Select outlets, Engen
Quickshops, BP, Sasol, Caltex Fresh Stop and
Total garages, selected SuperSpar and OK Bizarre predominantly in KwaZulu Natal
and selected bakeries, shops and pharmacies. For a stockist near you, please
contact us on (031) 403 4972. For trade enquiries please contact Carrim
directly on 082 446 5873.

Our Climate Change Initiative

At Caruchi, we are very aware of our impact on the environment. We strive daily
to reduce our environmental footprint by using raw ingredients that have been
sourced sustainably. We also endeavour to use locally sourced materials thereby
reducing our carbon footprint associated with long distance travel. Our
manufacturing component has started a recycling initiative with our packaging
department in that all cardboard boxes from our suppliers are reused for
repackaging and the excess is sent to a designated recycling centre. We are
also slowly moving away from electricity powered stoves to gas stoves.